But the move has been shrouded in doubt over a wage disagreement after QPR had a last-minute rethink on Ferdinand’s personal terms.

However, Redknapp believes he can still lure Ferdinand to Loftus Road and hopes to conclude a deal today after the defender returned from Brazil where he had been working as a BBC pundit for the World Cup.

Closing in: A £5million deal for Sigthorsson (right) has been agreed in principle by QPR

Meanwhile, Rangers have agreed a £5million fee for Ajax striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsson and are talking to Norwich about a £5m deal for midfielder Leroy Fer, 24, who represented Holland at the World Cup.